Homerun Derby

hofautos · July 13, 2008 5:18PM

Do you think whoever wins the HR derby, that their cards will spike enough for it to be a good time to sell?
Or what about players that do well in the All Star Game?

RoarIn84 · July 13, 2008 8:12PM

not really. it's only one unofficial game and it's just an exhibition. at least that's all it should be. i still can't believe the all-star outcome determines home field advantage for the world series...... and speaking of the homerun derby, its a sham. why are only the selected allstars eligible for the derby? that should be a separate ballot in itself.

Estil · July 13, 2008 8:12PM

I'm not sure anyone even remembers who wins those things. I couldn't even tell you who won it last year.

BTW, is there anyway you can do a home run derby on a baseball video game...using the original 1959 Home Run Derby rules (9 innings a player, three outs an inning; called strikes count as outs)?

RoarIn84 · July 13, 2008 8:19PM

that's a classic show i wish they'd bring back! seeing legends like Willie Mays all excited about winning a few thousand bucks! it would be a great charity opportunity these days......say $1000 per HR and $10000 for the winner. i dunno. 2 teams in the same location for a series, pick 2 of the sluggers and go! cheap programming, potentially high ratings, and money to charity. with all the big money thrown around these days, and baseball's declining popularity, this would help.

PoppaJ · July 13, 2008 10:36PM

<< Do you think whoever wins the HR derby, that their cards will spike enough for it to be a good time to sell?
Or what about players that do well in the All Star Game? >>

For the Derby, I think it would take one of them hitting 100 dingers or so, but then, who knows?

Same thing for the All Star Game, someone would have to break a record.

Even then, I doubt if it would be enough for a noticable spike to sell for profit.

PoppaJ

TonyC · July 13, 2008 10:57PM

If anyone is interested, they put all of the old Home Run Derbys on DVD; I have them and they are awesome. It's neat to see Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays and everyone else chatting with that shmuck who did the announcing. It almost makes me want to collect the Home Run Derby card set... if it wasn't so expensive...

digicat · July 14, 2008 12:24AM

<< It almost makes me want to collect the Home Run Derby card set... if it wasn't so expensive... >>

The All Star Game HR Derby has only been going on since 1985, so that set is pretty affordable. I'm doing the rookie set for it.

bdunndchi · July 14, 2008 12:36AM

I don't think the home run derby or even the all-star game matters enough to do anything to spike prices, unless they do something completely amazing and it gets everyone talking a lot.

Bosox1976 · July 14, 2008 12:46AM

Digi: He's talking about the original 1959 set based on the old tv series - which is both scarce and expensive.

stevek · July 14, 2008 12:49AM

Yea, those modern cards worth 2 cents might spike up to 3 cents. LOL

Pinkcatfish · July 14, 2008 2:53AM

Speaking of the HR derby - Ruth and Gehrig could be in it but as long as Chris Berman calls it - it is TOTALLY unwatchable.

digicat · July 14, 2008 4:11AM

<< Yea, those modern cards worth 2 cents might spike up to 3 cents. LOL >>

One man's junk is another's nostalgia. Watch it bub!

AragornTheBold · July 14, 2008 5:09AM

How do you not like Chris Berman. BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK GONE! There is no one better for the homerun derby

Morgoth · July 14, 2008 5:15AM

Berman is unwatchable right now, same stuff for 20 years.

I agree that the fans should vote for the Homerun Derby hitters.

The home team should have at least one player in it and if they decline they should be ridiculed in their own media and forced to wear a dress during the game.

All of the BP pitchers should be hot softball chicks with really short shorts and tight shirts and a minimum of 38 DD.

estang · July 14, 2008 5:29AM

Berman act is old for me.

I'll go with this final 4 in the HR Derby tonight: Hamilton, Berkman, Morneau & Sizemore

fandango · July 14, 2008 11:45AM

AMAZING SHOW BY HAMILTON!! SIMPLY AMAZING

bigfische · July 14, 2008 11:51AM

<< AMAZING SHOW BY HAMILTON!! SIMPLY AMAZING >>

i finally agree with you

TNTonPMS · July 14, 2008 11:53AM

Yea Man . . . . that guy's CRUSHIN EM !

I"m pissed though I'm supposed to be there !@!#$

I thought one of those shots was leavin the park !

Leiascards · July 14, 2008 11:53AM

He hit several over 500ft.

BobaFett72 · July 14, 2008 11:54AM

this thread needs some scans.
completely unrelated to the topic!

TNTonPMS · July 14, 2008 11:55AM

I love Berman , I'll never get tired of him .

hofautos · July 14, 2008 12:05PM

I think Josh Hamiltons cards will go up....

Clemaz · July 14, 2008 12:07PM

<< The All Star Game HR Derby has only been going on since 1985, so that set is pretty affordable. I'm doing the rookie set for it. >>

A very creative idea and affordable.

digicat · July 14, 2008 12:09PM

A 1999 Topps Traded Hamilton in PSA 9 that just closed on Ebay was bid up to $177.50!!!!! Crazy non collectors diving in to get their piece of history or something.

zep33 · July 14, 2008 12:18PM

This guy once pitched to Josh Hamilton

edit - and probably walked him

hofautos · July 14, 2008 12:19PM

<< A 1999 Topps Traded Hamilton in PSA 9 that just closed on Ebay was bid up to $177.50!!!!! Crazy non collectors diving in to get their piece of history or something. >>

I bought his 1/1 BGS 9.5 International Refractor #93/100 for $550 2 days ago and just sold it for $1000.

Morgoth · July 14, 2008 12:20PM

Way to go Rackie

zep33 · July 14, 2008 12:21PM

<< 

<< A 1999 Topps Traded Hamilton in PSA 9 that just closed on Ebay was bid up to $177.50!!!!! Crazy non collectors diving in to get their piece of history or something. >>

I bought his 1/1 BGS 9.5 International Refractor #93/100 for $550 2 days ago and just sold it for $1000. >>

nice!!!

hofautos · July 14, 2008 12:24PM

AragornTheBold · July 14, 2008 12:25PM

Ya i was just watching a Hamilton rookie card that was at $4.00 and it jumped to $81.00 in a matter of minutes. Incredible!

hofautos · July 14, 2008 12:40PM

<< Yea, those modern cards worth 2 cents might spike up to 3 cents. LOL >>

hahahaha

+500

PoppaJ · July 14, 2008 12:42PM

<< Do you think whoever wins the HR derby, that their cards will spike enough for it to be a good time to sell?
Or what about players that do well in the All Star Game? >>

I didn't earlier today... but I do now!

digicat · July 14, 2008 1:32PM

As much as I love adding new cards to my collection, it's nice when I don't have to...

From my MVP winner set... and now also from my Home Run Derby Winner set...

Homerun Derby

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